How far is Carbon Hill, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Carbon Hill, AL to Mobile, AL is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.81 mi
04h 39m
Flight
222.97 mi
358.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.97 mi
Kilometers
358.84 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.81 mi
Kilometers
418.13 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Return by in Carbon Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carbon Hill
2026-04-22T21:47
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carbon Hill
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Providence
AL

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States

From Carbon Hill
129.7 mi
02h 19m
To Mobile
130.2 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carbon Hill and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carbon Hill and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on Nauvoo Road

    1414 ft · 30 sec · Nauvoo Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Avenue

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Northwest 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    20.8 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    106.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carbon Hill and Mobile.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest 1st Avenue
35 mi · 13%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
29.2 mi · 11%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 9%
North Cedar Avenue
10.7 mi · 4%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

107 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
222.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Providence
02h 19m from Carbon Hill
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carbon Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carbon Hill to Mobile?

The road trip is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km) and usually takes 04h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Carbon Hill and 130.2 miles from Mobile.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carbon Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Providence

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Providence, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Providence.

BUS

Thomasville, AL

45 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Marion, AL

55 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

61 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

72 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carbon Hill and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 222.97 mi (358.84 km).

Carbon Hill

#1 Carbon Hill

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population1,885
Coordinates33.8917700, -87.5261200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Nauvoo Road (-87.526305, 33.891835)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.7 L · about $34.73
Round trip
$69.45
18.34 gal · 69.4 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.73 $69.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.06 $78.11
Premium $4.63 $42.41 $84.82
Diesel $5.42 $49.66 $99.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Carbon Hill and Mobile. The current time is 21:47:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.